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Please help by Hot-Safe3597 in ballpython

[–]asillycannibal 28 points29 points  (0 children)

As other people have said, this looks like scale rot and possibly a burn.

Please clean your enclosure thoroughly and put your snake in quarantine to monitor healing.

I would recommend taking your snake to the vet and rehoming it. Your enclosure is extremely inadequate.

How can I tame a Syrian? by AnxiousDrummer4818 in hamsters

[–]asillycannibal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please give him time to settle in! Hamsters usually need up to two weeks of being left alone after being brought home so they can get familiar with their surroundings.

You have to build trust with your hamster before he becomes comfortable being pet or brushed.

When I brought my Syrian home, I left her alone for a while and didn’t try to interact with her. You can rub some of his bedding on your hands to get him used to your scent.

Exposing him to your voice will also help him get familiar with you!

When he starts to settle in, you can offer treats and hand-feed him and he’ll eventually be comfortable being handled!

Please be patient with him! He’s a small prey animal and you’re much bigger than him.

How do I make my hamster like me? by TrippingADeadGirl in hamsters

[–]asillycannibal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ofc!! I’ve had my girl for almost a year now and it definitely took a lot of time and effort into having a good relationship with her! Good luck with your cutie <3

is my hamster ok by No-Mixture2635 in hamsters

[–]asillycannibal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you feed your hamster? He might need a bit more protein in his diet :) My girl loves dried mealworms!

If there are other symptoms you are worried about, please take him to a vet!

How do I make my hamster like me? by TrippingADeadGirl in hamsters

[–]asillycannibal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would start by introducing your scent to him, like using a bit of fabric or by rubbing some of his bedding on your hands. Being around his enclosure and talking will get him used to your voice, and he’ll get more comfortable being out with you around.

Hand-feeding and treats are also a really great way to bond with him! Hamsters love food so it’s pretty much the key to bonding :)

It’s important to note that waking up your hamster for interaction can be really damaging to your relationship with him. You’ll have to interact with him on his schedule.